Three Bodoland University Faculty Members Feature in Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists Database
KOKRAJHAR, October 16: Bodoland University has recorded a significant achievement in research excellence, with three of its faculty members included in the 2026 Stanford-Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists database. Their recognition spans three subject areas – environmental sciences, energy, and plant biology – reflecting the university’s growing research contributions and strengthening its academic presence in Assam and North-Eastern India.
Prof. Hemen Sarma of the Department of Botany has been recognised in Environmental Sciences, securing a subject-wise rank of 933, as listed on the TopSciNet platform. This marks his fourth consecutive year in the database, acknowledging his sustained research contributions to environmental sciences and related interdisciplinary fields.
Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, recognised in the field of Energy, secured a subject-wise rank of 2,323. His inclusion for the third consecutive year reflects his continued research contributions to energy and allied scientific disciplines.
Dr. Sanjib Baruah of the Department of Botany has been included in the database for the first time, securing a subject-wise rank of 2,675 in Plant Biology and Botany. His inclusion marks an important milestone in his research career and adds to the university’s growing record of academic achievement.
The Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists database is compiled using standardised citation indicators derived from Scopus data. It evaluates researchers across a wide range of scientific disciplines and provides separate assessments of career-long research impact and impact during a single year.
Congratulating the three faculty members, Bodoland University Vice-Chancellor Prof. B. L. Ahuja expressed his happiness at the achievement and commended their contributions to research. He encouraged faculty members to continue pursuing high-quality research, fostering innovation, and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration. He also emphasised the importance of enhancing the university’s academic reputation and research visibility at both national and international levels.
The recognition is expected to encourage research scholars, students, and early-career faculty members to pursue meaningful scientific inquiry and contribute to the advancement of knowledge. It also reflects Bodoland University’s continued efforts to nurture a strong research culture and address regional and global challenges through scientific research and innovation.
With three faculty members featured in the 2026 database, Bodoland University has further strengthened its research profile in Assam and the wider North-Eastern region, underscoring the growing contribution of its academic community to scientific research.
